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What We Can Learn From the Beaching of Google Wave

Last week’s announced demise of Google Wave reminds us that effective execution and promotion are at least as important as a good idea.

I was one of the early Google Wave proponents who spent weeks desperately seeking a coveted invite into the exclusive community of initial users. I loved the idea of melding productivity and social [...]

The Benefits of Integrating foursquare with Advocacy

Since the close of 2009, digital media analysts have pointed to location-based services as the next phase of social communication.  More and more people are migrating toward smart phone technology enabled with GPS - comScore recently reported that 45 million in the U.S. use smart phones - and location-based services are one more way to put these phones to better use.  [...]

To Reach Congress in 2010, Target Local Offices and Capitol Hill

Before leaving for winter recess in December, U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) released the 2010 legislative calendar. While there weren’t any surprises, the calendar does provide a hint on how to get the attention of Congress this year: think local.

As is typical for an election year, the legislative schedule is shorter [...]